130: Chapter 89 Rich and Powerful

"Fellow Daoist Wang Qingfeng, that sword strike you landed on the neck of the Cloud-Swallowing Eagle was at its most frenzied moment. At that time, its Demonic Qi was already in chaos, and the gale winds around its body were like blades. Any Foundation Establishment Cultivator who got close would have died. You did not retreat; you didn't even hesitate."

He took thirty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, five bottles of Second-Grade Foundation Cultivation Pills, one bottle of Second-Grade Beauty-Preserving Pill, and one Second-Grade Spirit Beast cub from his Storage Pouch.

"This Spirit Beast is a Wind Spirit Fox cub newly bred by the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce. It has a Second-Grade Bloodline, and once it reaches adulthood, it can assist in practicing wind-element Cultivation Techniques. The 'Wind Breeze Technique' you cultivate requires a Wind Spirit to assist."

Wang Qingfeng took the Spirit Beast cub. The small white fox curled into a ball in her palm, emitting a faint cry.

Her eyes turned slightly red, and she lowered her head, saying, "Many thanks, President Yun."

Finally, it was Chen Xuanji.

Chen Xuan looked at her for a long time.

This child's brows and eyes were extremely similar to his appearance in his second life, and her taciturn personality was similar as well.

When he was young, he didn't like to talk. When other children surrounded Chen Xuan asking for candy, she would squat alone in the courtyard practicing sword techniques.

Chen Xuan walked over and asked her why she didn't play with her older brothers and sisters. She said, "I want to practice sword techniques. Only by mastering the sword can I protect Father."

At that time, Chen Xuan had not yet reached Foundation Establishment. His Pseudo Spiritual Root Aptitude caused him to fail again and again when attempting Foundation Establishment.

Chen Xuanji saw it in her eyes and felt anxious in her heart, so she practiced sword techniques desperately, wanting to grow up faster and become stronger faster.

Later, Chen Xuan died, dying under the claws of the Cloud-Swallowing Eagle.

Chen Xuanji did not see him for the last time.

Chen Xuan withdrew his thoughts, took a token from his Storage Pouch, and handed it to Chen Xuanji.

"This is the Guest Elder token of the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce. Holding this token, you can withdraw supplies not exceeding 10,000 Spirit Stones from any branch of the Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, I am personally gifting you a set of Second-Grade Spiritual Artifacts."

He took out three Spiritual Artifacts: a sword, an inner armor, and a pair of boots. "The sword is named 'Cloud-Slasher', the inner armor is named 'Heart-Guard', and the boots are named 'Wind-Chaser'. They are all High Grade Second-Grade; using them as a set provides an additional bonus."

Chen Xuanji took the token and the Spiritual Artifacts, looking down at the sword. Two words were carved on the body of the sword: Cloud-Slasher.

Her fingers lightly brushed over the sword body, then she raised her head and looked at Chen Xuan.

"Master Yun, you and my father are very similar."

Chen Xuan did not answer. He turned and walked towards Liu Lili, taking a jade bottle from his Storage Pouch and handing it to her.

"Senior Sister, this is yours."

Liu Lili took the jade bottle, pulled out the stopper to take a look, and then suddenly looked up.

"Third-Grade Bone-Knitting Pill?"

"The bone in your left arm is fractured; if it is not healed, it will leave hidden injuries." Chen Xuan's tone was very calm. "A Third-Grade Bone-Knitting Pill, a Medicinal Pill that only a Golden Core Master can refine. One is enough."

Liu Lili put the jade bottle away and reached out to pinch his arm. "When did you buy this?"

"I didn't buy it. It's from the inventory of the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce; I drew it in advance."

"Didn't you say that one shouldn't accept rewards without merit?"

"Senior Sister is not an outsider."

Liu Lili's face turned red instantly. She rolled her eyes at him and said nothing more.

Chen Xuan distributed the remaining Spirit Stones and Medicinal Pills to the other Wang Family Cultivators, with each person receiving at least twenty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones and two bottles of Medicinal Pills. Everyone thanked him one by one and withdrew from the back hall.

Only Chen Xuan and Master Liu Yun remained in the hall.

Master Liu Yun opened his eyes and looked at Chen Xuan.

"You gave the Inner Core to Wang Ling, the Spiritual Artifacts to Chen Xuanji, the Cultivation Technique to Wang Quan, and the Spirit Beast to Wang Qingfeng. You distributed all the most valuable items and kept nothing for yourself."

Chen Xuan sat down on the meditation cushion and shook his head.

"Revered Master, the death of the Cloud-Swallowing Eagle was not my credit alone. Without them, I would have already died on the cliff top."

"I know." Master Liu Yun's tone was very calm. "But do you know how many Spirit Stones that Inner Core is worth?"

A Golden Core Yao Beast core is a priceless treasure.

"I know."

"Do you have any regrets?"

Chen Xuan was silent for a moment, then smiled.

"Revered Master, what I seek in this life is the Great Dao Golden Core, not a False Core. The Cloud-Swallowing Eagle's Inner Core is useless to me, but it is useful to Wang Ling. I cannot watch his Origin be damaged and his cultivation stagnate. Giving him the Inner Core is giving the Wang Family a Golden Core combat power. When the Wang Family is strong, the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce is strong. When the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce is strong, my Foundation in the Southern Region is stable."

He spoke in a composed manner, seeming not to feel anything at all, as if he had just sent a bowl of water.

Master Liu Yun looked at him, his gaze deep.

"You just said, Great Dao Golden Core?"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly.

Master Liu Yun waved his hand.

"Your Physique is special, so naturally, you have the hope of achieving a true Golden Core and aligning with the Great Dao."

"You don't need to explain. Everyone has secrets; you have them, and I do too. As long as you don't do anything that betrays the Sect, I will not ask."

He stood up, walked to the window, and turned his back to Chen Xuan. "The corpse of the Cloud-Swallowing Eagle will be sent to the Baimu Peak Medicine Hall to be refined by Xu Wanqing personally. Of the Spiritual Artifacts and Medicinal Pills refined, thirty percent belong to the Sect, thirty percent to the Conquest Hall, thirty percent to you, and ten percent to the Wang Family. This is the rule."

Chen Xuan nodded.

"In addition, the distribution of benefits for the Wanyao Immortal City has already been decided by the The Three Sects." Master Liu Yun turned around, took a Jade Slip from his Storage Pouch, and handed it to Chen Xuan. "Take a look."

Chen Xuan took the Jade Slip, and his Divine Sense probed inside.

The Wanyao Immortal City is built on that Third-Grade Spiritual Vein in the northern part of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range, spanning three hundred miles in radius.

The Immortal City is divided into an inner city and an outer city. The inner city is jointly managed by the The Three Sects, while the outer city is open for Loose Cultivators and Families to settle in.

There are forty-nine Immortal Caves near the Spiritual Vein. Each of the The Three Sects gets twelve, and the remaining thirteen are for auction.

There are seven mineral veins. Each of the The Three Sects gets two, and the remaining one belongs to the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce for mining.

There are five medicine gardens. Each of the The Three Sects gets one, and the remaining two are open for bidding.

Most importantly, there is the right to guard the Third-Grade Spiritual Vein.

The The Three Sects take turns guarding, each for ten years.

The first batch to guard is the Liuyang Sword Sect.

The Golden Core Master in charge of guarding is Master Liu Yun.

After reading, Chen Xuan returned the Jade Slip to Master Liu Yun.

"Revered Master is going to guard the Wanyao Immortal City?"

"We depart in ten days." Master Liu Yun looked at him.

"The entire Conquest Hall lineage will go with me. You have stayed in the northern part of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range and are familiar with the terrain, so you will be responsible for patrolling and hunting the remaining Foundation Establishment Yao Beasts."

Chen Xuan was silent for a moment, then nodded.

"Yes, Revered Master."

Master Liu Yun waved his hand.

"Go, heal your wounds well. In ten days, assemble at the airport."

Chen Xuan stood up, bowed to Master Liu Yun, and then withdrew from the back hall.

The sky was already bright.

The morning light shone in through the window, falling on the bluestone floor, stretching his shadow long. He stood at the entrance of the Conquest Hall, looking at the distant Qingming Peak.

The mist in the mountains had not yet dissipated, flowing slowly at the waist of the mountain.

Liu Lili walked out from the side hall, having changed into a clean Daoist robe, her hair tied up again, and color returning to her face. She walked to Chen Xuan's side and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with him.

"Junior Brother, what are you thinking about?"

"I am thinking about the road ahead."

"How should we walk the road ahead?"

Chen Xuan looked at the mountain mist in the distance and was silent for a long time.

"Revered Master is going to guard the Wanyao Immortal City, and the entire Conquest Hall lineage is going with him.

That is a newly pioneered territory. Although the Yao Race has lost all their Golden Core experts, there are still many Foundation Establishment Yao Beasts.

Patrolling, hunting, and clearing them out will take three to five years, or maybe eight to ten years."

"Isn't that just right?" Liu Lili smiled. "You can practice slowly there and slowly find your Golden-attribute imagery."

Chen Xuan turned to look at her.

"Senior Sister, are you not afraid of hardship?"

Liu Lili reached out and flicked his forehead.

"If you are not afraid, what do I have to fear?"

Chen Xuan looked at her for a long time, then smiled.

"Let's go, go back and pack your things. In ten days, we go to the Wanyao Immortal City."